Born in Gainesville, Florida and raised in Florida and North Carolina, upon graduation with a BA he was commissioned in the U. S. Marine Corps and admitted to the University Of Florida College Of Law and after graduation served four (4) years as a JAG Officer until returning to Florida and commencing his private practice. He has represented in one capacity or another Manatee County, the Cities of Bradenton, Bradenton Beach and Palmetto, as well as the Manatee County School Board and various special districts. He serves the firm in an "Of Counsel" capacity and is Florida Bar Board Certified specializing in City, County and Government Law.

Areas of Practice:Board Certified City, County and Local Government LawReal Property

Bar Admissions:Florida, 1974

Education:The University of Florida School of Law, Gainesville, FL, J.D. 1973High Point College, High Point, North Carolina, B.A.History and Political ScienceMinor in Business Administration, 1971

Professional Associations and Memberships:The Florida Bar AssociationBoard Certified City, County and Local Government LawCity, County and Local Government Law Section, MemberEnvironmental and Land Use Law Section, MemberCity, County and Local Government Certification Committee, Past Two Term MemberUnlicensed Practice Law Committee - 12th Circuit, ChairThe Manatee County Bar AssociationThe United States Supreme CourtThe Eleventh Circuit Court of AppealsThe Federal District Court for the Middle District of Florida